up-

prefixattested in dialogue

Used to indicate increase.

prefix

1
Used to indicate increase.
Over time the engine's power was uprated.
2
Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.
The uptake of tickets increased dramatically after the favorable review.

Etymology

From Middle English up-, from Old English ūp- (“up-”), from ūp (“up, from above”). Cognate with Dutch op- (“up-”), German auf- (“up-”). More at up.

unwind · To separate (something that is wound up)unworthy · Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.up · Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or…

up- · Used to indicate increase.

upbeat · Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.upbringing · The traits acquired during one's childhood training upcoming · Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.

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